President Obama returned to the United States this week after his first visit to Europe since taking office in January. 本周奥巴马总统完成欧洲之行返回美国。这是自从今年 1 月就职之后,第一次出访欧洲。
On his way back, the president made an unannounced stop in Iraq. 归来途中,奥巴马在伊拉克停驻一下,此次事先出行并未对外公布。
He met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and President Jalal Talabani. 他会见了伊朗总理马利基和总统 塔拉巴尼 。
He also visited American military troops at Camp Victory, near Baghdad . 同时他也访问了位于巴格达附近胜利营中美国军队。
President Obama offered his thanks and support to a group of cheering troops. 总统对其给予感谢和支持这些欢呼雀跃的军人们。